Killed in Canada accident, Ludhiana man’s body reaches back home

Harnoor Singh, son of Ludhiana industrialist Gurcharan Singh, lost his life on October 6 in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, when his motorcycle was struck allegedly by a truck driven by an intoxicated driver.

By: Express News Service

Ludhiana | Updated: October 14, 2025 07:44 PM IST

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Harnoor Singh, son of Ludhiana industrialist Gurcharan Singh, lost his life on October 6.

A grieving family from Ludhiana was able to bring home the remains of their 27-year-old son, Harnoor Singh, who passed away in Canada, following the timely intervention of Punjab Cabinet minister Sanjeev Arora.

Harnoor Singh, son of Ludhiana industrialist Gurcharan Singh, lost his life on October 6 in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, when his motorcycle was struck allegedly by a truck driven by an intoxicated driver. The family, devastated by the loss, faced significant challenges in navigating the repatriation process, which typically spans about two weeks.

Seeking urgent support, the family reached out to Arora on the night of October 8, requesting expedited arrangements.

Arora wrote to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), seeking urgent assistance.

The minister coordinated with the High Commission of India in Ottawa and the MEA to expedite the process.

After the request, the Indian Embassy in Canada coordinated with the Canadian authorities to expedite the process. The embassy requested the Canadian government for a fast-track release, and immediately after the Government of Canada issued the death certificate, the body was cleared for transport.

Harnoor’s mortal remains were flown back to India and cremated in Ludhiana on Tuesday, allowing his family to perform the final rites as per Sikh traditions.

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